Appalachian Trail: McAfee Knob
★ 0.0 (0 reviews)· Roanoke, VA
Distance
8.8 mi
Elevation
1,740 ft
Est. Time
~5h
Out & Back
Hard
Features
ViewsRockyShadeParkingDog Friendly
About
The most photographed spot on the entire AT. An 8.8-mile out-and-back from the VA-311 parking lot climbs Catawba Mountain to a sandstone outcrop with sweeping views of the Catawba Valley, Tinker Cliffs, and North Mountain. Part of the "Triple Crown" of Virginia hiking.
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